Potassium Hydroxide Safety Data Sheet According to Federal Register / Vol
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Potassium Hydroxide Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Date of issue: 10/09/2004 Revision date: 02/06/2018 Supersedes: 02/06/2018 Version: 1.1 SECTION 1: Identification 1.1. Identification Product form : Substance Substance name : Potassium Hydroxide CAS-No. : 1310-58-3 Product code : LC19190 Formula : KOH Synonyms : caustic potash / caustic potash dry / caustic potash, dry solid, flake, bead or granular / caustic potash, solid / caustic potash,solid / hydrate of potash / hydrate of potassium / hydroxide of potash / hydroxide of potassium / lye (=potassium hydroxide) / potash / potash hydrate / potash lye / potassium hydrate / potassium hydroxide (K(OH)) / potassium hydroxide dry / potassium hydroxide pellets / potassium hydroxide, dry solid, flake, bead or granular / potassium hydroxide, electrolytical, solid / potassium hydroxide, solid / Potassium hydroxide, solid / potassium lye 1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use Use of the substance/mixture : For laboratory and manufacturing use only. Recommended use : Laboratory chemicals Restrictions on use : Not for food, drug or household use 1.3. Supplier LabChem Inc Jackson's Pointe Commerce Park Building 1000, 1010 Jackson's Pointe Court Zelienople, PA 16063 - USA T 412-826-5230 - F 724-473-0647 [email protected] - www.labchem.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or 011-703-527-3887 SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Acute toxicity (oral) H302 Harmful if swallowed Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Category 1A Hazardous to the aquatic H402 Harmful to aquatic life environment - Acute Hazard Category 3 Full text of H statements : see section 16 2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements GHS-US labeling Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) : GHS05 GHS07 Signal word (GHS-US) : Danger Hazard statements (GHS-US) : H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H402 - Harmful to aquatic life Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : P260 - Do not breathe dust. P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 02/06/2018 EN (English US) Page 1 Potassium Hydroxide Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification Other hazards not contributing to the : None under normal conditions. classification 2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) Not applicable SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Substance type : Mono-constituent Name Product identifier % GHS -US classification Potassium Hydroxide (CAS-No.) 1310-58-3 100 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302 (Main constituent) Skin Corr. 1A, H314 Aquatic Acute 3, H402 Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16 3.2. Mixtures Not applicable SECTION 4: First-aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general : Check the vital functions. Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration. Respiratory arrest: artificial respiration or oxygen. Cardiac arrest: perform resuscitation. Victim conscious with labored breathing: half -seated. Victim in shock: on his back with legs slightly raised. Vomiting: prevent asphyxia/aspiration pneumonia. Prevent cooling by covering the victim (no warming up). Keep watching the victim. Give psychological aid. Keep th e victim calm, avoid physical strain. Depending on the victim's condition: doctor/hospital. First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove the victim into fresh air. Doctor: administration of corticoid spray. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service. First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash immediately with lots of water (15 minutes)/shower. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents. Remove clothing while washing. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Cover wounds with sterile bandage. Consult a doctor/medical service. If burned surface > 10%: take victim to hospital. First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Cover eyes aseptically. Do not apply neutralizing agents. Take victim to an ophthalmologist. First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Do not give activated charcoal. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Call Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.htm). Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital. Take the container/vomit to the doctor/hospital. Do not give chemical antidote. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed) Symptoms/effects after inhalation : AFTER INHALATION OF DUST: Dry/sore throat. Corrosion of the upper respiratory tract. Respiratory difficulties. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: Possible oedema of the upper respiratory tract. Possible inflammation of the respiratory tract. Possible laryngeal spasm/oedema. Risk of pneumonia. Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin. Slow-healing wounds. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Corrosion of the eye tissue. Permanent eye damage. Blindness. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Abdominal pain. Difficulty in swallowing. Possible esophageal perforation. Irritation of the oral mucous membranes. Burns to the gastric/intestinal mucosa. Blood in vomit. AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: C hange in the blood composition. Disturbances of heart rate. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: Bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract. Low arterial pressure. Blood in stool. Shock. Chronic symptoms : No effects known. 4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary No additional information available 02/06/2018 EN (English US) 2/8 Potassium Hydroxide Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures 5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES: Adapt extinguishing media to the environment. Unsuitable extinguishing media : No unsuitable extinguishing media known. 5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Fire hazard : DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Non combustible. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Reactions involving a fire hazard: see "Reactivity Hazard". Explosion hazard : INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard". Reactivity : Violent exothermic reaction with water (moisture). Reacts on exposure to water (moisture) with combustible materials: risk of spontaneous ignition. Reacts on exposure to water (moisture) with (some) metals: release of highly flammable gases/vapours (hydrogen). Absorbs the atmospheric CO2. Violent to explosive reaction with many compounds e.g.: with organic material, with (some) halogens and with (some) acids: heat release resulting in increased fire or explosion risk. 5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters Firefighting instructions : Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. Take account of toxic fire-fighting water. Use water moderately and if possible collect or contain it. Protection during firefighting : Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel Protective equipment : Gloves. Face-shield. Corrosion-proof suit. Dust cloud production: compressed air/oxygen apparatus. See "Material-Handling" to select protective clothing. Emergency procedures : Mark the danger area. Avoid ingress of water in the containers. Prevent dust cloud formation. Wash contaminated clothes. In case of hazardous reactions: keep upwind. In case of reactivity hazard: consider evacuation. Measures in case of dust release : In case of dust production: keep upwind. Dust production: have neighbourhood close doors and windows. 6.1.2. For emergency responders Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Emergency procedures : Ventilate area. Stop release. 6.2. Environmental precautions Prevent soil and water pollution. Prevent spreading in sewers. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up For containment : Contain released substance, pump into suitable containers. Consult "Material-handling" to select material of containers. Plug the leak, cut off the supply. Dam up the solid spill. Knock down/dilute dust cloud with water spray. Take account of toxic/corrosive precipitation water. Hazardous